Last updated on January 31st, 2023 at 03:33 am

Was 2021 a better year than 2020? Not really. But one of the highlights of 2021 was all the great food I had from Black owned restaurants and food spots. It was so much fun putting together the Favorite Houston Black Owned Restaurants (2020 Edition) post, that I decided to do another one for 2021. 

In no particular order, here are my favorite 2021 eats from Black owned restaurants & food spots based in the U.S. 

2021 Favorite Eats from Black Owned Restaurants in Houston and Beyond

OG Thicc Bacon & Thee Hottie from THICC Burgers

Address: There isn’t a physical location open to the public (that I know of). This is a pop up that is currently based in Atlanta, but last year, they did pop ups across the U.S.
Website: thiccburgers.com
Instagram: @thiccburgers

Banana Pudding Cake from Cupcake Kitchen Houston

Address: 2533 Southmore Blvd. Suite. D, Houston, TX 77004
Website: cupcakekitchenhouston.com
Instagram: @cupcakekitchenhouston

Matcha White Chocolate Truffle from Madison Square Bakery

Address: There isn’t a physical location open to the public, but they ship within the U.S.
Website: madisonsqbakery.com
Instagram: @madisonsqbakery

Cajun Nachos from Houston Sauce Co (vegan)

Note: The Houston Sauce Co food truck has shut down. Some of the food truck menu items are served at the Mo’ Better Brews restaurant.
Address: 1201 Southmore Blvd. Houston, TX 77004
Website: houstonsauceco.com & mobetterbrews.com
Instagram: @houstonsauceco & @mobetterbrewshtx

Smoked Porkbelly Biscuit from Gatlin’s BBQ

Note: This is a specialty item that is only available a few times per year.

Address: 3510 Ella Blvd Bldg C Ste A, Houston, TX 77018
Website: gatlinsbbq.com
Instagram: @gatlinsbarbecue & @betweentheslices

Cookie Box from The Cookie Magnet (vegan options)

Address: There isn’t a physical location open to the public, however they usually have pop ups at farmer’s markets in Houston, TX. Also, shipping in the US is available.
Website: thecookiemagnet.com
Instagram: @itsthecookiemagnet

Brisket Mac & Cheese Egg Roll from Saucy Nosh

Address: This is a food truck in Houston, TX, so there isn’t a physical location. Check their Instagram for their schedule.
Website: saucy-nosh.com
Instagram: @saucynoshtx

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